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noun

Definition of trimsnext
plural of trim
as in ornaments
something that decorates or beautifies added a little trim to her cocktail dress to make it a little fancier

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trims

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verb

present tense third-person singular of trim
1
as in masters
to achieve a victory over a speed skater who consistently trimmed all his competition

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2
as in whips
to defeat by a large margin they trimmed our team by 40 points

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as in shaves
to make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument trimmed her bangs

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as in decorates
to make more attractive by adding something that is beautiful or becoming trim a tree for Christmas

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as in organizes
to make neat trimmed the shrubbery in order to enhance the house's curb appeal

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  1. decorations
  2. arranges
  3. drapes
  4. beats
  5. stops
Noun
  • Foster a Festive Environment Bring some cheer to the workplace through decorations and a few fun activities.
    Adrian Gostick, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • By being thoughtful and empathetic, leaders can create an environment where employees thrive long after the decorations come down.
    Adrian Gostick, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of decorations
Verb
  • But when their teacher arranges different teams, jealousy and feelings of being left out threaten their friendship.
    Penny Schwartz, Sun Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2024
  • Once the application is submitted, FEMA typically arranges a property inspection to assess the damage.
    True Tamplin, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
Definition of arranges
Verb
  • Hyatt decorates her Christmas tree with family ornaments she's made or collected over the years, drapes it in old-school tinsel, and installs her antique tree topper.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Besides the nice flair of the leg, the fabric is supremely light, with a weight that drapes nicely on the body and creates a perfectly polished shape.
    Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2024
Definition of drapes
Verb
  • In the event Pereira beats Ankalaev, the winner of Blachowicz-Ulberg would have the best case for a title shot of anyone in the division.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • This is plenty of power for a regular three-row, which beats some premium SUVs in smoothness and performance.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of beats
Verb
  • The delicate, detailed little top that stops at the ribcage gives enough grace and space for the billowing bottom half, with sheer panels and dramatic, diaphanous cuffs.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
  • About three minutes into the video, Neely stops moving.
    Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
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